How to travel from Oban to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), United Kingdom

The distance between Oban and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is around 186km (116 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Oban to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Stirling Bus Station and then to Edinburgh Airport Arrivals Terminal.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £25($29)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Haymarket.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £40($47)
Operated by

First ScotRail Service

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Drive

Drive to Edinburgh Airport (EDI).

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Distance186km (116 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oban and Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

There are several options for getting from Oban to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £25 ($29) and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £33 ($39).

The distance between Oban and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is around 186km (116 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 141km (87 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Oban and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Oban to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx £33 ($39).

The cheapest way to travel between Oban and Edinburgh Airport (EDI), if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £25 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Oban and Edinburgh Airport (EDI). It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Oban to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Haymarket. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

First ScotRail Service run train services between Oban and Edinburgh Airport (EDI). Trains depart once a week and will take around 4h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Oban and Edinburgh Airport (EDI). It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Oban to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Stirling Bus Station. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.

Fishers Tours of Dundee, Megabus UK and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Oban and Edinburgh Airport (EDI). Buses run once a week and take around 3h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) from Oban is to drive which will take 2h 15m and cost around £33 ($39).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oban to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). We recommend that you take the bus to Stirling Bus Station and then to Edinburgh Airport Arrivals Terminal. instead which will take 3h 15m.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Oban and Edinburgh Airport (EDI). The distance is around 186km (116 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oban to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around £25 ($29).

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Transport options from Oban to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
3h 15m
£25($29)
once a week189km (117 miles)
Bus via Buchanan Bus Station4hrs
£33($39)
5 times a day221km (138 miles)
Train
4h 30m
£40($47)
once a week231km (144 miles)
Drive
2h 15m
£33($39)
on demand186km (116 miles)

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